Russia–Africa Summit – Ghana must count the cost of a deeper partnership
Ghana is increasing its economic ties with Russia through trade, investment, and security cooperation. There are concerns that these relationships could lead to resource dependence or opaque deals. The country may end up facing more risks than rewards. While these engagements offer opportunities, they require more scrutiny than simple diplomatic declarations of friendship.
As Moscow courts African governments with promises of trade, investment and security cooperation, Accra must guard against opaque deals, resource dependence and commercial relationships that leave the country carrying more risk than reward.Ghana’s growing economic engagement with Russia presents an opportunity, but one that demands considerably more scrutiny than diplomatic declarations of friendship and mutually […]